Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) (Proposed Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2606ss01.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-11-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
238570	Information Collection Request for Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0297	ICR Reference No: 201911-2040-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 2606.01
Title: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 01/02/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/15/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is filing comment and withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EPA needs comprehensive and current information on lead and copper exposure and associated enforcement activities to implement its program oversight and enforcement responsibilities mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). EPA identified rule changes in eight areas that clarify the intent of the LCR and ensure and enhance protection of public health through reduction in lead exposure. EPA will use the information collected to support the responsibilities outlined in SDWA. EPA will be able to strengthen the implementation of the LCR in the areas of monitoring, customer awareness, CCT, and LSL replacement. The revisions to the LCR are intended to improve the implementation of the LCR, and do not alter the current MCLGs or the fundamental approach to controlling lead and copper in drinking water. Section 1401(1)(D) of the SDWA requires that criteria and procedures to assure a supply of drinking water which dependably complies with such maximum contaminant levels [or treatment techniques promulgated in lieu of a maximum contaminant level]; including accepted methods for quality control and testing procedures to insure compliance with such levels and to insure proper operation and maintenance of the system... Furthermore, Section 1445(a)(1)(A) of the SDWA requires that [e]very person who is subject to any requirement of this subchapter or who is a grantee, shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, conduct such monitoring, and provide such information as the Administrator may reasonably require by regulation to assist the Administrator in establishing regulations under this subchapter, in determining whether such person has acted or is acting in compliance with this subchapter... In addition, Section 1413(a)(3) of the SDWA requires States to keep such records and make such reports...as the Administrator may require by regulation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1401(1)(D) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1445(a)(1)(A) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1413(a)(3) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2040-AF15	Proposed rulemaking	84 FR 61684	11/13/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Collection Request for Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The revisions to the lead and copper rule will require additional reporting of public water systems' lead service line inventories and of a plan to replace those lead service lines. Systems that do not have lead service lines will need to report how they determined that there are no lead service lines. To understand the revised reporting requirements, systems must read and understand the rule, attend trainings, and assemble the information needed for reporting. Primacy agencies will have additional reporting requirements related to reviewing of the the lead service line replacement plans and certifications from systems that there are no lead service lines. To fulfill the new reporting requirements, primacy agencies must also read and understand the rule, adopt the rule and develop programs for implementation, modify their data systems, and provide system and internal staff with training and technical assistance during implementation of the rule.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/15/2019

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